Hike· Pelion peninsula (mainland)· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean

Centaurs' Path (Chania–Portaria)

39° 23.4′ N · 22° 59.9′ E

The 'Centaurs' path', a mythical old route through the forest from Chania, the mountain village below the Agriolefkes ski centre, down to Portaria above Volos.

Dodecanese

Practical

Trekking Hellas lists Chania to Portaria at 8.5 km (5.3 mi), descending from about 3,770 ft (1,150 m) to 2,290 ft (700 m), 3.5 hours. The position is the OpenStreetMap Portaria village node (finish); Chania is at 39.3962, 23.0611. Take a taxi up to Chania from Volos and walk down, then have dinner at Kritsa on Portaria square. Mountain weather is cooler and can change fast.

Best for

Downhill forest walk on a lay day in Volos

Season

Spring–autumn

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